Sislin
A different time not so distant,
history made just by existing
in a new land,
living, working, choosing
to do what was enjoyed
in a change of direction.
She was curious
cos she should have been seen in kitchen
not heard on street wearing
chess colours and a hat on head
to tell you what she was all about –
a fighter for justice and new tomorrows
when faces like hers wouldn’t be alien
and legs wouldn’t be broken
in races against reporters
who needed to stop fanning flames,
and let her live.
Just live.
